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Sliced beef tenderloin on a wood cutting board.

Roasted Beef Tenderloin

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  • Author: The BakerMama
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Resting Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Description

With a seasoned crust and tender center, Roasted Beef Tenderloin makes a flavorful and impressive main dish for the holidays or Sunday supper.


Ingredients

  • 1 (2.5 pound) beef tenderloin roast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/4 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Season the beef tenderloin generously with the salt and pepper. Combine the chopped fresh herbs and olive oil in a small bowl. Press the herb mixture evenly onto all surfaces of the beef roast.
  2. Heat the butter in a large cast iron or oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the beef tenderloin and sear on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes per side, creating a nice golden-brown crust.
  3. Transfer the skillet directly to the preheated oven (or transfer the tenderloin to a lightly oiled roasting pan first, if your skillet is not oven safe). Roast until tenderloin is of desired internal temperature using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat. See the notes below for a guide on when to remove the roast from the oven based on temperature and desired doneness (*Keep in mind that the temperatures will continue to rise about 5-10 degrees while the meat rests.).
  4. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let it rest, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for about 10 minutes.
  5. Return the skillet to the stovetop so you can make a gravy with the roasting juices. Over medium heat, whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and continue to whisk until the juices start to thicken. While whisking, slowly pour in 1/4 cup beef broth and bring to a boil. Let simmer over low heat until ready to serve with the meat. If the gravy is too thick, whisk in more beef broth. If the gravy is too thin, remove 2 tablespoons of the gravy and whisk in 1 tablespoon flour to thicken it even more. Whisk the roux back into the gravy and let it continue to simmer and thicken.
  6. Carve the tenderloin into 1 inch-thick slices to serve.